Greg Dulcich vs Sam LaPorta: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Greg Dulcich and Sam LaPorta is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Miami Dolphins tight end put up 5.5 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; Sam LaPorta of the Detroit Lions averaged 9.7 in 9. A 4.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.2 points favors Sam LaPorta, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Greg Dulcich had 26 catches for 335 yards; Sam LaPorta posted 40 for 489. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
Greg Dulcich has his bye in Week 12, and Sam LaPorta rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
